4.11.1. Domestic animals are accepted for transportation in the baggage
compartment (checked baggage) or in the passenger cabin of the aircraft as
carry-on baggage: dogs, cats, birds.
4.11.1.1. Brachycephalic dogs (English Bulldog, Boston Terrier, French
Bulldog, Shih Tzu, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, American Bulldog, Pekingese,
Brussels Griffon, Pug, German Boxer, Dogue de Bordeaux, etc.) are not accepted
for carriage in the baggage compartment (checked baggage). The carriage of the
specified breeds of dogs is possible as carry-on baggage (in the passenger
cabin of the aircraft) or on a passenger seat, taking into account the
requirements of paragraph 4.11.9.
4.11.1.2 Dogs of aggressive or fighting breeds are transported only in the
baggage compartment, regardless of the age and weight of the animal, and only
in containers with a reinforced structure:
List of potentially dangerous dogs classified as aggressive or fighting
(approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated July 29,
2019 N 974):
1. Akbash;
2. American Bandogge;
3. Ambulldog;
4. Brazilian Bulldog;
5. Bully
Kutta;
6. Alapaha Bulldog (Otto);
7. Bandog;
8. Wolf-dog hybrids;
9. Wolfdog
(wolf hybrid);
10. Ghoul Dog;
11. Pit Bull Mastiff;
12. North Caucasian Dog;
13. Crossbreeds of dogs specified in items 1-12 of this list.
4.11.1.3. The following groups of animals and birds are not accepted for
carriage in the aircraft baggage compartment (checked baggage) or in the
passenger cabin (as carry-on baggage, in a separate seat):
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arthropods (insects, arachnids, crustaceans and centipedes);
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reptiles (turtles, crocodiles, beaked-headed and scaly);
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amphibians (tailed, tailless, caecilians (legless);
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rodents (squirrel-like, beaver-like, mouse-like, spiny-tailed and
porcupines);
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fish and fish seed, marine and river animals requiring transportation by
water;
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animals and birds that are not domestic, tamed (taken from the wild),
large predators that in a state of natural freedom in their habitat are
representatives of the wild fauna, such as bears, large primates (gibbons,
orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, etc.), wild cats such as caracal,
serval, ocelot, jungle cat, fishing cat, Far Eastern forest cat, Pallas's
cat, Andean cat, Chilean cat, etc., large predators of the feline family:
snow leopard, jaguar, lion, tiger, panther, lynx, puma, etc.);
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sick and experimental animals/birds;
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animals whose weight together with the container exceeds 50 kg.
4.11.2. The Passenger is obliged to inform the Carrier or its authorized air
ticket sales agent about the carriage of domestic animals/birds when booking
the carriage or purchasing a passenger Ticket. Or, the passenger must notify
the Carrier in advance, at least 72 hours before departure, about the
possibility of providing the service for transporting an animal. Also,
permission from the countries of arrival or transit for international air
transportation is required.
Note: Registration of transportation of an animal is carried out only at
the ticket office of the Airline or its authorized ticket sales agent.
4.11.3. Pets are accepted for transportation in the baggage compartment
(checked baggage) or in the passenger cabin of an aircraft as carry-on baggage
if accompanied by an adult passenger (at least eighteen years of age).
4.11.4. When transporting a domestic animal permitted in paragraph 4.11.1 of
these Rules, a container or rigid cage with air access and a strong lock must
be used (for animals specified in paragraph 4.11.1.2, a reinforced
cage/container structure in accordance with the requirements of paragraph
4.11.1.2). The size of the container (cage) must allow the animal to stand up
to its full height and turn 360 degrees around its axis. The bottom of the
container (cage) must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material, there
must be a side along the perimeter of the bottom to prevent the absorbent
material from spilling. The container (cage) must be equipped with handles for
lifting and carrying it. If the container (cage) has wheels, they must be
removed or fixed in a non-working position during transportation. The
conditions for transporting domestic animals in the aircraft cabin under the
seat are described in Section 4.11.8, the conditions for transporting animals
on a passenger seat are described in Section 4.11.9.
4.11.5. When transporting birds, a closed container (cage) must be used, which
must be covered with a dense light-proof fabric that prevents light from
getting through. The container (cage) must have a locking device that prevents
the container (cage) from opening spontaneously in flight. The bottom of the
container (cage) must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material, there
must be a side along the perimeter of the bottom that prevents the absorbent
material from spilling. The container (cage) should be wide enough for the
bird to turn around without fully spreading its wings. For comfort and
imitation of the natural habitat, it is recommended to provide perches in the
container (cage) for the birds to sit on.
4.11.6. The design of the container (cage) must meet the requirements of the
IATA for the carriage of live animals/birds (Live Animals Regulations (LAR).
4.11.7. In case of carriage of animals/birds as checked baggage (in the
baggage compartment of the aircraft), it is permitted to use only rigid
containers (cages); the use of a soft carrier bag for carriage as checked
baggage is not permitted.
4.11.8. Carriage in the passenger cabin of the aircraft
under the seat:
4.11.8.1. In containers (cages, carrier bags) when placed under a passenger
seat. The container (cage, carrier bag) with the animal must be placed
strictly under the seat in front. It must not be located near emergency exits,
in aisles or on luggage racks,
4.11.8.2. The maximum dimensions of the container (cage) must not exceed
45×30×25 cm (length × width × height),
4.11.8.3. The weight of the animal together with the carrier bag must not
exceed 10 kg, subject to compliance with clause 4.11.4 of these Rules,
4.11.8.4. The animal must be kept inside a closed container for the entire
time it is in the passenger cabin of the aircraft (during the flight, taxiing,
boarding, disembarking),
4.11.8.5. Feeding animals is prohibited during the entire flight,
4.11.8.6. Transportation of animals and birds is permitted only in the economy
class cabin, upon agreement with the Carrier. Transportation of domestic
animals and birds is prohibited in the business class cabin, in and on seats
located in the rows near the emergency exits.
4.11.9. Transportation in the passenger cabin of the aircraft
on a separate seat:
4.11.9.1. In rigid containers (cages) on a passenger seat, shall be placed
strictly on the passenger seat of the aircraft near the window, next to the
passenger transporting the animal (only in designated places). To ensure
reliable fastening of the container (cage) on the passenger seat in the
aircraft cabin, it is prohibited to transport animals/birds on the passenger
seat in a soft carrier bag and container (cage) that do not meet the
requirements of the Carrier:
4.11.9.2. The maximum dimensions of the container (cage) shall not exceed
60×40×40 cm (length × width × height).
4.11.9.3. The weight of the animal together with the container (cage) shall
not exceed 23 kg.
4.11.9.4. A single ticket is issued for the passenger and the additional seat
for transporting the pet/bird. Payment for the additional seat is made at the
available economy class fare.
4.11.9.5. The free baggage allowance, hand baggage allowance and meals do not
apply to additional space for transporting a pet/bird.
4.11.9.6. The animal must be inside a closed container for the entire time it
is in the passenger cabin of the aircraft (during the flight, taxiing,
boarding, disembarking).
4.11.9.7. Feeding animals during the entire flight is prohibited,
4.11.9.8. Animals may be transported in the economy class passenger cabin upon
agreement with the Carrier. Transportation of domestic animals/birds with
additional space in the business class cabin, in seats with increased comfort,
in seats located in the rows near emergency exits, is prohibited.
4.11.10. A passenger transporting a pet/bird by air must present, when
checking in for a passenger ticket, valid health documents for the pet/bird
issued by the competent veterinary authorities, as well as other documents if
required by the legislation of the country of departure, transit and
destination airport. To fly within the Russian Federation, you must have a
veterinary passport with the following marks:
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about a rabies vaccination received no earlier than 12 months and no later
than 20 days before departure,
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about a clinical examination of the animal by a veterinarian no earlier
than 14 days before departure.
Detailed information on the requirements for import / export / transit /
transportation of domestic animals on the territory of the Russian Federation
is available on the official website of the Federal Service for Veterinary and
Phytosanitary Surveillance (ROSSELKHOZNADZOR).
4.11.11. The carrier limits the number of animals transported on one flight on
board the aircraft:
4.11.11.1. No more than 8 (eight) containers with animals may be transported
in the aircraft cabins on one flight (2 on the aircraft passenger seat, 6
under the passenger seat),
4.11.11.2. In one container in the passenger cabin of an aircraft (as carry-on
baggage) you can transport:
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no more than 2 (two) adult animals, if they get along well with each
other, with a total weight together with the container (cage, carrier bag)
of no more than 10 kg, subject to the container requirements specified in
clause 4.11.4;
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no more than 3 (three) animals aged 8 weeks to 6 months from one litter,
subject to the container requirements specified in paragraph 4.11.4.
4.11.11.3 No more than 3 (three) animals may be transported in the baggage
compartment of an aircraft on one flight. Carriage of antagonist animals (cat,
dog) in one baggage compartment is prohibited.
4.11.11.4 One passenger may carry:
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1 (one) container (cage, carry-on bag) in the passenger cabin of the
aircraft (as carry-on baggage) and 1 (one) container (cage) on a separate
passenger seat;
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1 (one) container (cage, carry-on bag) in the passenger cabin of the
aircraft (as carry-on baggage) or 1 (one) container (cage) on a separate
passenger seat, and 1 (one) container (cage) in the baggage compartment of
the aircraft (checked baggage).
Note: The carrier reserves the right to limit the number of animals/birds
carried on one flight depending on the type of aircraft, flight route,
commercial load, etc.
4.11.12. A guide dog accompanying a visually impaired passenger is transported
in the aircraft cabin without a container, free of charge, in addition to the
established free baggage allowance, subject to the following conditions:
4.11.12.1. appropriate training, which is confirmed by the presence of a guide
dog training certificate;
4.11.12.2. the animal has a collar, leash and muzzle;
4.11.12.3. placing the animal at the owner's feet, the guide dog must be tied
to the seat at the passenger's feet;
4.11.12.4. feeding guide dogs during check-in and during the flight is
prohibited;
4.11.12.5. seats for a passenger accompanied by a guide dog, seats are
provided at the back of the aircraft cabin;
4.11.12.6. the animal must not be located near emergency exits and in the
aisles,
4.11.12.7. The number of guide dogs transported in the passenger cabin of an
aircraft is determined depending on the number of passengers on board the
aircraft from among disabled persons and other persons with limited mobility
in accordance with the carrier's rules.
4.11.13. A service dog may be transported in the passenger cabin of an
aircraft with the consent of the carrier upon presentation to the carrier of a
document confirming that the passenger accompanying the service dog is an
employee of the canine service of the federal executive body and a document
confirming the special training of the service dog.
4.11.13.1. A service dog transported in the cabin of an aircraft must have a
collar and a muzzle and be tied to the seat at the feet of the passenger
accompanying it,
4.11.13.2. a seat for a passenger with a dog is provided in accordance with
paragraph 4.11.17 of these Airline Rules.
4.11.14. Pets/birds are accepted for carriage on condition that the passenger
assumes full responsibility for them. The carrier shall not be liable for any
damage caused to third parties by such animals/birds, and shall not be liable
to such passenger in the event of refusal to import or transport such
animals/birds through any country or territory.
4.11.15. The passenger is obliged to comply with all requirements of the
Carrier, and is obliged to compensate the Carrier for all losses and
additional expenses in the event of damage caused by a pet/bird to the
aircraft, baggage of other passengers, health and/or life of other passengers.
11/4/16. Online check-in of a passenger with an animal is prohibited.
Tariffs for the carriage of animals on aircraft are set in accordance with the
established Rules for the application of tariffs of the Carrier.
11/4/17. In the interests of safety, passengers transporting pets / birds are
provided with specially designated seats in the passenger cabin of the
aircraft in accordance with the requirements of the Airline's rules:
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Seats in the emergency exit row are not provided.
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Seats in the same block of seats with passengers with children, passengers
with limited mobility, or passengers transporting other animals are not
provided.
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In the event of non-compliance by passengers with the requirements for the
carriage of animals by air (in the passenger cabin of the aircraft, in the
baggage compartment of the aircraft), the Carrier refuses such carriage.
11/4/18. Transportation of animals and birds on the Airline's flights is
carried out taking into account the requirements of regulatory documents:
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IATA Live Animals Regulations (hereinafter referred to as LAR),
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Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia dated 28.06.2007 N 82 (as
amended on 15.09.2020) "On approval of the Federal Aviation Rules "General
rules for air transportation of passengers, baggage, cargo and
requirements for servicing passengers, consignors, consignees" (Registered
in the Ministry of Justice of Russia on September 27, 2007 N 10186),
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"Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of
Wild Fauna and Flora" (CITES), signed in 1975.
Note: The airline has the right to refuse to transport animals if the
requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation and other
countries are not met, or if the cargo and documents do not meet the
established requirements.
11/4/19. Transportation of infected animals is prohibited.
11/4/20. The weight of the animal together with the container (cage) when
transported in the baggage compartment of the aircraft must not exceed 50 kg.
4.11.21. Transporting animals in a wire container is prohibited.
4.11.22. Sender's responsibilities when presenting live animals for shipment
as cargo:
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Complete the Sender's Certificate for Live Animals (Appendix 5)
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When presenting for delivery to AVI for transportation, the sender is
obliged to ensure full compliance of the cargo and accompanying documents
requirements of the IATA Live Animals Regulations, including:
— provide evidence that the animal being shipped is healthy;
— provide evidence of the animal's special condition (newborn, pregnant - in
the case of such a condition);
— provide evidence that the animal was sedated;
— provide a 24-hour emergency telephone number for contacting the responsible
person in necessary cases;
— present all relevant documents required by LAR (including CITES documents
and permits from transit and destination countries in established cases);
— present the animal in an appropriate container, with markings and signs
applied to it;
— if the animal must be fed / watered during transportation, the relevant
instructions must be attached to the cargo documents, the instructions and
food must be attached to the containers with the animals;
— notify the recipient of the cargo arrival time. Notification is made after
the cargo is confirmed for shipment, any change must be reported additionally.
— comply with the requirements of paragraph 1.2 of LAR.
— book the carriage of cargo and obtain proper confirmation in accordance with
the procedure in force in the Airline.
4.11.23. Requirements for containers with live animals when shipped as cargo:
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Containers in which live animals are transported must comply with the
requirements of Part 8 LAR (Live Animals Regulations IATA), including the
following:
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The size of the container (cage) must not exceed the dimensions LxWxH 102
x 72 x 76 cm.;
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the device, appearance, materials and its construction comply with the
Container requirements of Part 8 LAR (Live Animals Regulations IATA),
established for the given species of animal(s);
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the strength of the container corresponds to that prescribed in the
specific Container requirement;
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the container is made of non-toxic materials;
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the container is safe for the animal;
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the container is clean, there are no leaks;
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the container dimensions correspond to the animal's dimensions (the animal
can stand and turn normally);
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ventilation appropriate to the size of the animals is provided on at least
3 sides (if specified in the LAR Container Requirement);
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the door (if specified in the LAR Container Requirement) is made in the
form of a grate or screen with openings;
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the floor of the container is covered with absorbent / sorbent material
(wood shavings, peat or sawdust), the use of hay or straw is undesirable,
since some countries prohibit their import.
4.11.24. When handing over the animal to the Carrier at check-in for the
flight, the passenger must inspect the animal to check the condition of the
animal, the container / cage and locking devices.
4.11.25. The carrier shall not be liable for any injury, loss, delay in
delivery, illness or death of animals/birds, as well as in the event of
refusal to import them or to carry them through any country or territory.